Mr. Ortega was a great man although i only knew him for a few short years. He was kind and always understanding and always brought a smile to every ones faces even when you thought you couldn't smile. If he would have never worked at Susan B Coombs i don't think i could have ever finished the years there. I know he is in a better place and my condolences go out to his family and friends during this time of need. sincerely, Zach V. (student at Susan B Coombs)

My heart and prayers go out to everyone in the family. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Ortega about 3 yrs ago. He welcomed me into his home and kept me company that night and told me lots of stories about himself and his family growing up in Banning. He is a great man, a kind man and will be missed. I am glad i met his daughter Berta and in turn was able to meet him. God Bless you Mr.Ortega and all you have touched throughout your life.

Dear Berta and family I would just like to say that through the years of knowing Tony and him being a part of my life by always encouraging me to do better showed me that he cared for others and this I will always hold dear to my heart he will truly be missed and loved.I love you all and you'll be in my prayers and thoughts.Love Irene Martel, this is for Berta(Don't you ever you go home!)

Tony came into my life when I was 15. Tony shared my family's good times and bad times. When my father died,Tony asked me if I would be ok, I told him I would because he was my other dad. My children and grandchildren called him grandpa, he was a kind and friendly man who will be truely missed by many. Good bye TO, we love you.